A Choose ten values that matter the most to you.
Choose from the values listed on pages 57, 59, and 60, or use another source if you feel that something is missing from that list.
Write the name of each value in the left-hand column below.
Value Ranking Comments
B Now rank these values in order of their importance to you. In the ranking column, write in the numbers 1 (lowest) through 10 (highest) to represent each value’s importance.
In the Comments column at right, briefly explain why you rated each item as you did.
C Write down your top three values. For each one, explain why it is important to you and one way you use it, or plan to use it, to guide your choices in life.
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D. Who or what do you think have been the greatest influences on your values? Explain.
E. What values do you feel are most important for your friends and romantic partners to have?
F. Think of an area in your life in which you are not following one of your values. For example, you may value honesty but be withholding important information from a friend or family member for some reason. Describe the situation and explain whether or not you feel you are doing the right thing.
Waitley, Denis. Psychology of Success (p. 62). McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Kindle Edition.
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